"Beyond the Wet Exit" Paddle, L2 - T2570

When
July 27, 2025
8:30 AM
Location
Cedar Oak Boat Launch Parking Lot
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Full Name: Tom Waldron
Narrative: Are you interested in becoming more knowledgeable, confident and safer on the water? If so, this paddle may be for you.

The day will consist of discussions, demonstrations and a paddle.

We will start off with a very basic discussion on the following topics:
• How OOPS trips are planned
• Required and recommended equipment
• Group Conduct
• Weather and forecasts – see videos
• Tides and currents – see videos

Next will be demonstrations on:
• How to get in and out of your kayak – see videos
• An effective assisted rescue of another (both as rescuer and swimmer) – see videos
• Paddle float self-rescue – see videos
• Towing – see videos

Paddlers will be given the opportunity to participate on demonstrated techniques; all will be challenge by choice.

Last but not least, we’ll enjoy a 7 mile paddle from Cedar Oak to Tyron Cove Park RT.

The paddle is not meant to be topic comprehensive, but more of an introduction to assist in your development toward becoming a more informed and safer paddler. Videos and literature will be provided a few days before the paddle.

Meeting Time: 8:30:00 AM
Launch Time: 9:00:00 AM
Type of activity: Paddle Trip
Put in: Cedar Oak Boat Launch Parking Lot
Take out: Same
Route Alternative for bad weather: N/A
Required equipment:
Minimum Immersion protection: None
Primary Organizer: Tom Waldron
Co-Organizer(s): Brenda Brewer
Has organizer paddled here before? Yes
Has organizer led an OOPS paddle here before? Yes
Organizer's first aid and CPR current? Yes
First Aid /CPR Person:
Maximum number of paddlers: 8
I certify that I understand and will conduct this activity in accordance with the OOPS Activity Policy: Yes
Estimated Air Temperature: 82 degrees
Estimated Water Temperature: 77 degrees
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 5 - 6 hours
Tide times & heights: 7/27/2025: 06:59 AM 2.83' High, 3:35 PM 0.06' Low
Current information: Less than 2 knots
Hazards:
Wind strength: Level 2: 7-12 knots (14 mph) – wind noticeably effects movement of paddle
Swell/Surf size: Level 2: Waves up to 2', no breaking waves
Sea state: Level 2: Waves up to armpit; light to moderate chop, scattered whitecaps
Landing types: Level 2: Frequent landing opportunities including docks or moderate sloping banks, brush or overhanging trees
Currents: Level 2: Mild currents (up to 2 knots): current increases / decreases group speed by half
Total distance: Level 2: 6 to 11 miles
Open crossing: Level 1: Less than 0.5 miles
Paddling Environment:
Overall rating: Level 2
Rating Comments:
Location: Cedar Oak Boat Launch
Photos (Optional):
COVID-19 Status of Trip: Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19
Tide Station: Portland Morrison Street Bridge
Link to map of route (Optional)

Oregon Ocean Paddling Society
Portland, Oregon